Consumer sentiment is lower now than when inflation peaked at 9.1% — and the richest 10% of Americans account for half of consumer spending

From Fortune 30 Oct 2026, 18:11 UTC 1 min read

A Pew survey in early October found 84% of registered voters said the economy was very important to their vote, the least polarizing issue it asked about.

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